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(...) Hi David My track layout is very much "work-in-progress" but I decided right early on that in my situation, which is an eclosed space, it was best to have the operator (i.e. me) in the middle with the trains running around the outside. So I (...) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi All, Although I wasn't there, I had a great time scanning through some pictures of NELUG's holiday-scene display (which took place last night): (URL) cross-posted this to .town and .trains because there are some fantastic details in there worthy (...) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, David Koudys wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> This weekend was exceptionally busy, but I had time to play with the layout. Took my laptop downstairs, set it up with the IR tower, and loaded up Full Throttle. Wow! Pretty nifty piece of (...) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, John Hill wrote: <snip> (...) Hey John, I was wondering if you have a diagram, maybe a TD design, of your current layout? For myself, I'm trying to get some sort of setup in my basement but I just don't seem to like the track (...) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Wow, that new gray looks GREAT! I cannot believe I ever bought railroad track with those old ugly dark gray ties. There is no way I am going to buy the current stock of LEGO train track to help LEGO get rid of their old ugly track. Maybe if they put (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: First Third Party product for the LEGO(r) Trains market?
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I know I'm late in posting a reply to this, but I just had to speak out. First of all, I'm pleased that the 'mainstream' modelling companies/organizations are taking notice of the potential for L-gauge trains (figures they would, since Lego layouts (...) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Congrats on the build Bruce. Can't wait to see some post-moderated photos. You should really post deep links for pre-mod works... Rob "Bruce S. Chamberlain" <sten@woz.org> wrote in message news:HouD0n.5HA@lugnet.com... (...) My (...) would (...) it (...) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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This is the first MOC I have posted. I have built a 36 Axle Schnabel Car. My main goal was to build the longest train car, modeled on a real one, that would go around a lego curve. From the pictures here (URL) have succeeded. However, if I make the (...) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I did? Hm... I thought your tables upstairs were not to the modular spec. Oh ya, I do remember seeing some in your garage though, but they were vertical. I think I like that you have a rounded corner module a lot. It's a neat touch that I'm (...) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: OK whats going on here then?
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(...) I saw that too, independently... thought it was odd. I thought maybe he spray painted some track for dramatic effect. (seems a waste to me!) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) the blue and reduce the red, the tones are much more natural and you can see that it really is dark gray track after all. Let's hope TLC doesn't switch to orange when they run out of their current stock of dark gray track! :-P Mark (21 years ago, 23-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thank you for your appreciations. The spider story has to deal with an internet contest at (URL) (or the same at (URL) the 1st Feb 2004 will be possible to vote all the entries... if you will find time, I would be happy if you will vote it. My (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | OK whats going on here then?
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(URL) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A tram from Turin (Italy)
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(...) Yes, me too, I just forgot to mention ... Greetings Horst (21 years ago, 23-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK.... I don't get the spider thing, but I like the model. I especially liked the images where you had edited your tram ito the 'real' photos Tim (21 years ago, 23-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Try (URL) for a more european take on tables. Ours are a bit smaller to fit with European cars, doors etc. I have more detailed specs if you are interetsed, email me. Larry has seen our modules. Mark (21 years ago, 23-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Here is a link to the table specs and drawings of MichLUG/MichLTC. Ours are based on PNLTC ideas but are somewhat different. Hope that helps. Note that we did not use glue in ours, just drywall screws (with pilot holes drilled first to reduce (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) MichLug came up with these, they are based on pnltc, but modified: (URL) has adapted the identical standard. We are very pleased with the design. Cost comes to less than $30 for a large AND small table, including legs and bolts. I can highly (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello Luca, Yes, I agree: This is a good model. And your spider story around it is also quite amusing ... Thanks for sharing ... Greetings Horst (21 years ago, 23-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | DCC and other electrical tinkering in the Lego Train World
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I noticed a number of posts relating to DCC and the very impressive work that some people have done to bring this into the Lego train world. I thought I would open this new thread to tell you about my activities and Lego trains. I do have a number (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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the NILTC table standards can be found hear: (URL) Our tables cost aroxemently $12 each to make. OnDrew p.s. make shure you use liquid nails and corse thread screws to build the tables. this will insure long life and rigidity. (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Modular tables - need info
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Hi all, I'm looking for information abouth the modular tables used for display's on (train) events. I do have the information from Ben Fleskes on www.pnltc.org, but i'm pritty sure there are some other sites with info on that item. Is it possible to (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MichLUG to display at the 19th Annual Festival of Trees - Detroit
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As a followup to the announcment, here are some photos from the setup day yesterday. Classic Castle fans should note the pretty extensive medieval village in one corner of the display (separated from the rest of the layout by a "reality barrier" of (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-03, to lugnet.org, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | A tram from Turin (Italy)
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Hi LLL! I've recent built a Lego model of one tram of the Turin public transport system. Here the pictures of the Lego model: (URL) here the pictures of the original tram: (URL) can find more infos about both model and original tram at: (URL) model (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains)
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| | The 40 Class returns (with slight improvements)
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Been very busy on the railroad lately, but not enough for me to make a few improvements to my beloved 'ALCO'... (URL) ...see more views at (URL) CHOOO!!!!! WOOOO!!!!! -HRH (21 years ago, 22-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Track Geometry page
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(...) I incorporated some of the suggestions made in this thread. Please take another look: (URL) Let me know if you have any other suggestions. --Bill. (21 years ago, 22-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Seoul Station by Dink on Brickshelf
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Hi all, I don't think I'm stealing any thunder because I don't think he posts on Lugnet, but someone named "Dink" recently posted this train station on Brickshelf: (URL) lot of great details in the construction. Check it out. Bruce (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Bill, It looks great. Here's a post I made on alternate track geometries a while back. Feel free to use any of the ideas shown. (URL) I would put a little more emphasis on the fact that a straight can be used to replace 2 alternating curves (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO Track Geometry page
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(...) (URL) a boo, Bill, and if ya can use either idea, go right ahead (yes I speak on behalf of JVW as well :p ) Dave K (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Track Geometry page
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(...) Thanks! If you can send me (email please) links to that other info, as well as any critques (I'm unsure about some of the terminology, for instance), I would be happy to update it accordingly. --Bill. (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | RE: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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(...) DOH! Of course. In the fire alarm business, we have a three state voltage out to the sensors. Usually the Vout is 24V and the device can respond when the voltage falls to 5 V. The devices have a power supply that is basically a big cap and a (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
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| | Re: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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(...) From what I've read, most DCC layouts have a separate small programming track anyways. This way a loco can be safely programmed without having to remove all the other locos from the layout[1]. So, you could hook output A of the RCX to the (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
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| | Re: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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(...) Yes, sounds like fun! And, that DZ123 I recently posted about would be ideal for the job. I think I'll have to order one or two more to test this out. One change to LDCC that would help facilitate this would be the ability to configure LDCC to (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, FTX)
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| | Re: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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(...) So if I understand this correctly, my idea of inserting some kind of optoisolator or other power driver between the RCX and the track would interfere with LDCC receiving the ACK signal. Or could the sensor 1 input still be (safely) connected (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
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| | Re: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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(...) The basic DCC ack is defined as an increase of load on the track of at least 60ma for 6ms +/- 1ms. Normally this happens on a quiet track where all you have powered is the decoder being programmed at the time. However, if you have a bunch or (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
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| | Re: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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(...) Cool. I think that this is the key to getting DCC into wider use. After all, there are only so many trains that will fit onto a layout unless it is truly massive. But there are a lot of potentially motorized items on a layout that could be (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, Chris Phillips wrote: snip (...) I'm just going thru my mind (which is always a bad idea), and this would be, as stated, very easy-- My DCC chip has motor out, and 2 light wires out. Connect 'em to a electric plate and we're good (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, FTX)
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| | Re: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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In lugnet.trains, Chris Phillips wrote: snip (...) snip (...) I know that I was one of those 30, Chris--sorry about not getting back to you. I d/led it but never actually used it yet :( So busy just getting a layout up and running--making buildings, (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, FTX)
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(...) I have been working on a different project toward the same end-- improved train layout automation, and I have had similar questions as to whether it is worth the effort for the small number of people who might actually benefit from it. Since (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, FTX)
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| | Re: Digitrax DZ123
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(...) of (...) I just (...) that this (...) the (...) sites (...) Here's a link to Loys Toys (in Arkansas!!!) and some "street" prices: (URL) (also from Arkansas!) LOL (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The idea is solid. However if I check the pictures of the first models the height is too low for many models... I'd make it at least 2 bricks higher, the LEGO Caboose might do nice as a try-out, or the 4551 with panto's up. Also, what happens (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | RE: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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(...) Dave, don't take ALL the fun out of driving your trains :-) How about being able to focus on just one train that you control, but automate things so the OTHER trains don't hit yours? Your description was great, except that it involves MANY (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
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| | Re: LEGO Track Geometry page
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(...) This is great. It's so great I put it in the header of the newsgroup. however I think it's missing some other info, specifically some of the diagonal stuff that was asked about recently and a few other tricks. I'd love to see it enhanced to (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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In lugnet.trains, Ralph Hempel wrote: <snip> (...) Now here's a thought--a truly automated layout, such as the following-- The RCX has sensors (either light or magnetic/light (as Jeff Elliot made up) to detect the trains as they pass) connected to (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
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| | Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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All, As I've mentioned before, I have a version of pbForth firmware for the RCX that allows you to control trains modified with DCC controllers. The benefit of pbForth is that you can write, test, and debug your application interactively using (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
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| | Roundhouse project
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I've always had fun building various roundhouses for my trains. Now for something bigger - The Roundhouse Project. I've developed a standard design for a single bay. Each bay can be connected to another to make a roundhouse with two, three, or as (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO Track Geometry page
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(...) Interesting stuff. I wan't aware of the 12-straight model. Mathematically, I can see this works because of two things: 1. The two curves at either end do the job of a thirteenth straight aligned on this diagonal. 2. The result is a 5-12-13 (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Holiday shopping? Think about Train Power Stuff...
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Note that Target likes to clearance all their "Winter Holiday" power cords after Xmas, often just because they're green. I picked up several of the "cross" splitters January for about $.25-.50 if I remember right. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO Track Geometry page
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(...) Hey, Thanks for posting this. It will prove usefull when it comes to planing my next layout. thank you for throwing this together. OnDrew NILTC (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | LEGO Track Geometry page
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I've put together a page with some of my thoughts about LEGO track geometry. Please take a look and tell me what you think! (URL) --Bill. (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish.html, FTX) !!
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| | Train Track
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Jake, In light of the changing shade of gray, I'm sure many Train Clubs will not care for multiple shades of track, so is there any possibility of: a) providing the "old" stock of track to train clubs for a discount, or b) creating a new track kit (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pantographs...
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Fraid I can't answer most of your questions but: In the UK nearly all electric locos and multiple units now have the single arm type pantograph. They all have only one so the direction the pantograph faces does not seeem to matter, They run upto (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The RobRail Yard at LIC Orlando
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Ok GFLUG guys I'm coming down to Disney next week (11/23-11/26) and I'll be checking up on your display at the LIC. jt (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | NELUG displays at 11/03 Greenberg Train Show in Wilmington MA.
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NELUG showed one of its most changed layouts at the 11/03 Greenberg train Show in Wilmington MA. About 80% of all the buildings were new to the layout. Pictures can be found at. (URL) Kingsley (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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| | Pantographs...
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Hi all! A friend and I were talking about pantographs the other day, and we have a question which you might be able to answer... The old style, with 2 sides, is common. /\ \/ As well are "sleighs" and round pantographs for trams. The new one are (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Made the GE Engine in the virtual world If interested for your own enjoyment, you can download the .zip file here: (URL) K (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NovaLUG train show
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Lawrence - Nice pictures, and thanks for sharing. More comments below... Ed (...) Great stuff! I liked the ski mountain a lot: (URL) Gail automate the crossing gates at the right side of this photo? (URL) A tip for those who use ropes and (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | MichLTC to display at the SE MI Model Train Show
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MichLTC will be displaying at the Annual Southeast Michigan Model Train Show in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 30th, from 10am till 4pm. There will be over 100 tables of model trains and railroadiana for sale, several operating layouts, and trains (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org)
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| | Re: Grey element exchange program
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(...) I'd rather send in my neo grey for true old grey bricks. I want grey not some pastel mega block mish-mash! (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | NovaLUG train show
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Here are a few train pictures from our latest show. We have been together for just over a year and our membership has doubled, there are 6 of us now, so set ups & tear downs are faster and easier. We don’t have our own tables yet & never know what (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Kevin D Salm please contact me immediately!!!
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rob@msltc.org Thanks Kev, Rob H (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Grey element exchange program
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Four words lego may think about "GREY ELEMENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM" now I don't have a problem with neo or new colours but when you get rid of your basic's what do you have ,hey really come on it's like saying I'am really sick of the way the the (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Holiday shopping? Think about Train Power Stuff...
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Pre-Christmas is the *best* time to shop for Extension Cords, and Power Splitters. (The prices are about the same as the rest of the year, but the *selection* of styles and colors is MUCH Larger!) My favorite part is a one-in, three-out grounded (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Dark Gray Track
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Brown crossties look better to me anyway, wouldn't mind if Lego made that change... -HRH (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: doors in metroliner (print or stickers)
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(...) (snip my redundant info) Whoops! Sorry for regurgitating your references to Peeron... I read your post, then a couple hours later I decided I might be of assistance but forgot to reread your message. I'll try to do better next time. :-) (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: doors in metroliner (print or stickers)
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(...) According to Peeron, the 10001 comes with plain gray doors: (URL) 4558 came with printed doors: (URL) I've purchased the gray doors from a BrickLink shop (which I knew had just parted out a 10001) and these were the plain gray doors. Also, the (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Dark Gray Track
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Actually, I suspect it will simply be a swap-over (i.e. pour new dk grey into the mould instead of old dk grey) and any thought of actual changes to the trains line is probobly not on the cards :( (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Dark Gray Track
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(...) and hopefully to a more sensible geometry ? (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | doors in metroliner (print or stickers)
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Greetings, I was just wondering if anyone could tell me about the 1 x 5 x 4 doors in the metroliner ( (URL) ). These are not the normal train doors, but the solid doors to the engine (two each right and left in a metroliner). Peeron lists these as (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: HP new sets ???????
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(...) Wow, that little bird is certainly "in the know";-) I'll tell you what, though-- I was lucky enough to get some of Ben Fleskes' new custom drivers and I gave them to my son Ross to build with, and he is in the process of creating a Hogwarts (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) No. But I wish. That would be awesome. I doubt LEGO would be that accommodating. Ben (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: HP new sets ???????
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(...) Did the little bird mention if the train compliant 9V Hogwarts Express has new driver wheels? What better reason to make a new mold than the HP line? -Paul D. (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | More fun than you can shake a stick at...
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Love mixing my metaphors... Anyway, build tuff last night... train layout coming together a little more... (URL) can't leave the GE loco alone! Every night I get home and I tweak a bit here, there, and everywhere. Anyway, have a boo! As always, (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | RichLUG Train Show - November 29 & 30
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The Richmond LEGO® Users Group (RichLUG) will be participating in its fifth train show event the weekend following Thanksgiving – November 29-30, 2003. This is the (URL) 26th Annual Model Railroad Show> hosted by the local Richmond Freelance and (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.hardlug, FTX)
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| | Re: Dark Gray Track
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(...) Ya know, if they're gonna change the track color and obsolete all the old track, perhaps Lego should take advantage of the change and make the leap to DCC. Don (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Dark Gray Track
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Just imagine - after all this time of having more curved track than you can possibly use, and selling it off dirt cheap, now it will be in very high demand. Woohoo! I'm glad I kept all my curved track ;-) (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Digitrax DZ123
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Digitrax is introducing a new low cost DCC decoder, the DZ123 (retail $20 US). It has most of the same features as it's bigger cousin, the DZ143 ($35), the most notable differences being that it only supports two (instead of four) functions (or (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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So, I imagine we'll eventually be seeing track in this new dark gray. I don't think I'm entirely thrilled with that prospect. But, from Lego's perspective, I can see how they might not see it as a big deal, since most households will only have one (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Track Geometry
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(...) There is no perfect solution because the square root of 2 is not a rational number. HOWEVER there are some that are quite close.. within a stud or two both horizontally and vertically) Try this (using track designer which you can get using (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pictures!... SCLTC at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum
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Coming next Saturday, a Spamcake diner doggie Car! Please Please I incoarge SD area AFOLs to stop by, I'm Josh, ask for me introduce youself, check it out! Maybe if you come by Satuday you'dd get the free Lego... Josh (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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| | Re: NELUG Layout at the Greenberg Train Show
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(...) Thanks! Good suggestion. I usually do have the sensors further upstream than I did for this show. As I mentioned earlier, I had started out with a new gate design on the layout that operates more quickly, therefore more lead time was not (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: NELUG Layout at the Greenberg Train Show
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(...) they work nicely, tho I think you should move the 'upwind' sensor further away so the barrier is down before the train gets there tim (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: NELUG Layout at the Greenberg Train Show
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(...) Not only do I not mind, but I made the plans available on BrickShelf: (URL) gate works better with only six Technic Pin Connector cylinders on the gate instead of the eight that are shown on the plans. I never drew up plans for the signal (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: NELUG Layout at the Greenberg Train Show
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In lugnet.trains, Chris Phillips wrote: <snip> (...) The crossing gates are great! Mind if I try making one for my layout? Looking forward to the other pics. Dave K (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: Three new British Wagons
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(...) It IS easier to go from from real to CAD,, its just I don't get a chance to get the real Lego out much. Other countries have nuclear flask wagons, they are all a bit bigger A (URL) German nuclear waste train> is proving contraversial at the (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Three new British Wagons
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(...) I saw this after I had finished mine and wondered, I'm not up for modding brick but stickers (ones that you can remove anyway) are OK in my book. (...) Thanks, these are actually very old and are one of my first post grey (not quite dark) age (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Three new British Wagons
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"Tim David" <talltim@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HoGvC5.172z@lugnet.com... (...) Flask (...) Tim, this is a very good representation. Tan is a good choice of colour; if I recall they tended to end up a sort of 'olive green' colour, much like (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Three new British Wagons
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(...) <snip> Wonderfully done! I usually find that it's easier to go from the actual model to CAD, but I'll try your method next :) The nuclear hopper looks really nice. I think I'd like to try making that sometime. Keep up the great work! Dave K (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | NELUG Layout at the Greenberg Train Show
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NELUG participated in the Greenberg Toy and Train Show this past weekend with a 10'x20' layout. As usual, a great time was had by all. I am still sorting through the hundreds of pictures that I took of the display, so many of these should appear on (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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I thought that I would announce my first MOCs for a long time as I have been building these on and off for a while now. Most of my modelling is done in MLCAD and then translated to real brick as A: I'm rebuilding my house and my Lego is stored; B: I (...) (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad, lugnet.loc.uk, FTX)
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| | Re: COLTC display at "Our lady of the Snows"
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(...) Thanks Jack. Boy, do I feel stupid now. We should have posted for AFOL's in the area to help set it up. We thought we could do it fast, but we spend 12 hours straight setting up, and building, with three people! We had tons of idea's, but no (...) (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: COLTC display at "Our lady of the Snows"
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Paul, Wow! The whole display is fantastic. I really liked the snow scene. I'm hoping get over to Belleville soon (from St. Louis) and see this display for myself. I *think* the coordinators of this display wanted us (GtwLUG) to help w/ some setup, (...) (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains)
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| | COLTC display at "Our lady of the Snows"
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About 5 weeks ago COLTC was approached to do a layout for the Shrine of our Lady of the Snows, in Belleville Illinois. This is a part of the Way of Lights, and part of the Lego display. The display is open to the public from 5-10 PM each day from (...) (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains) !!
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| | General Motors Locomotive EMD SD70ACe
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Inspired by this loco-- (URL) I made this: (2 URLs) Have a look at the rest of the pics and, if so inclined, let me know what you think! (URL) Few things--I start the project with the trucks, just to see if I could get a 3 wheel truck functioning (...) (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | GATS/Arkansas - MSLTC day 1 highlights
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We're having a blast! I couldn't wait to get home tonight and post a few pics. If you guys are in the Litle Rock area this weekend, you should drop in! Oh, the photos are huge (sorry low bandwidth people)... LDCC yard with 18 switches controlled by (...) (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.msltc, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: MonLUG's 5th train show pics.
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(...) (snip original msg) (...) Thanks! Actually, I counted at least 12 of this truck on the layout (I own 6 in different colors). It became pretty popular! ;-) I really like the Shell tanker and the garbage truck made respectively by Kevin and Luc. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Pictures!... SCLTC at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum
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(...) Must allways thank James! Not only the MOC's but the Super Cheif cars... lol although we have quite a few;) Josh (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Pictures!... SCLTC at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum
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(...) Oh, I should thank you for saving us last minute with some great train stock designs from your BrickShelf gallery =). The night before setup, my brother and I built four of your intermodal container cars and some of your Cargo Sprinter cars. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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